Another FitBit post - About my little girl
So Miss Hannah got a Fitbit from her father for her 10th birthday. She has been inspired by my obsession. LOL. She has a weight problem, and is fully aware of it. On her own she decided that her New Year's resolution is to be more active, and asked for the FitBit. So far she is quite dedicated to it. She has had it for a week, and is in 5th place out of my 15 Fitbit friends for weekly steps taken.
Yesterday she outstepped me by 500 or so steps. She was so proud!
We are very open about her love for food, her weight and activity. The doctor doesn't want her to lose or gain weight. I think she has maintained for the past few months, and grown in height. She has a big belly, which worries me as I was diabetic pre-surgery. Her love for carbs is her downfall. Yesterday her skinny brother Nick offered her some of his potato chips, and she refused...politely and asked for cheese and crackers. (still not a fabulous choice, but it's better than chips...and the cheese is real).
So far another plus of owning a Fitbit!! Motivation for the family!
Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!
That's awesome! It really is a neat little gadget. Good luck to your daughter!
Referral - December 2011 * Orientation TWH - March 13th, 2012 * Nurse Practitioner - April 17th, 2012 * Nutrition Class - April 17th, 2012 * Social Worker - April 24th, 2012 * Dietician - May 1st, 2012 * Psych - May 1st, 2012 * Surgeon - August 17th, 2012 * PATTS - Sept. 12th, 2012 * SURGERY TEGH, Dr. Cyriac - October 16th, 2012
Starting Weight - 320 lbs * Current Weight - 178 lbs * Goal Weight - 165 lbs
Your Miss Hannah and My Miss Emily should get together... they sound like the same kid... :) Emily is 11 struggling the same way and LOVES carbs.
Family Dr. 06/05/2012 Referral Received 06/28/2012 Orientation 08/01/2012 NP 08/27/2012
SW 08/28/2012 Nut Class 08/27/2012
NUT 10/01/2012 PS 10/01/2012
Surgeon Dr. Cyriac 12/07/2012 **SURGERY JAN 30, 2013**
It makes me sad that she has both my and my ex's genes. He is still overweight, and struggles with food. He is very active, but the weight doesn't come off easily. I wasn't as big as Hannah is at this age, and i'm sure that's only because I was more active than she is. So hopefully becoming more active will help.
Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!
Kelly I'm so happy to hear that! I'm so proud of your daughter! I also have a 10 year old daughter who could afford to lose a few pounds so this past summer she took the initiative on her own o try to be more active & cut all juice & pop out of her diet & only had milk in the morning & the rest of the time she drinks water! She also follows portions on the food labels like if she eats rice cakes and a portion is 8 then she ate 8. She lost 15 pds this summer & grew a little so ppl comment all the time how skinny she looks & let me tell you she loves that! Lol
please wish Miss Hannah good luck for me!
Sylvie.
Hannah drinks only milk, and mostly water. Her issue is strictly carbs. Crackers, popcorn, chips, potatoes...BREADDDDD
I'm not sure how I would feel about hannah being told she looks skinny. I don't want anyone commenting on her weight at all....negative or positive.
I will wish her luck for you!!
Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!
So happy that your daughter is moving more
I love that Hannah is open with me. Did you notice your daughter's loss?
Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!